| dotage | The deterioration of previously intact mental powers, common in old age. Synonym: dotardness. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dotal | Pertaining to dower, or a woman's marriage portion; constituting dower, or comprised in it. Origin: L. Dotalis, fr. Dos, dotis, dowry: cf. F. Dotal. See Dot dowry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dotardness | The deterioration of previously intact mental powers, common in old age. Synonym: dotardness. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dotation | 1. The act of endowing, or bestowing a marriage portion on a woman. 2. Endowment; establishment of funds for support, as of a hospital or eleemosynary corporation. Origin: LL. Dotatio, fr. L. Dotare to endow, fr. Dos, dotis, dower: cf. F. Dotation. See Dot dowry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |